Crate Club is a monthly subscription box offering military-grade survival and tactical gear. Available in four tiered subscription levels, their deliveries feature hand-picked survival equipment, field manuals, supplies, and elite military-style accessories. All subscription boxes are shipped to your doorstep at the beginning of every month and feature items up to 30% off retail price.

How It Works

This tactical subscription box contains only state-of-the-art equipment that has been hand-selected by former US Special Operations soldiers. In consultation with their network of Spec Ops personnel, Crate Club selects only the best sourced, tested, and officer-approved military and tactical survival gear to help you withstand the elements.

There are four distinct subscription tiers, which scale in price and item quality; Standard, Pro, Operator, and Premium. Without spoiling too much about the contents of the boxes, you should note that the quality of the included items ascends quickly with each tier.

To sign up for this tactical subscription box, you will need to choose the box variety you want:

Standard

Pro

Operator

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Premium

Subscribers will need to select a subscription term out of the three available. They are:

Monthly

6-Month

12-Month

The longer the subscription term, the more you save on every order.

Once you’ve settled on the subscription you want, you can move on by selecting the “Proceed to Checkout” option. At this point, you will be directed to create an account and provide your billing and shipping information. The company only accepts credit card payments. However, they support both Google Play and the Apple App Store to allow you to manage your subscription directly from a smartphone app.

After your order is confirmed, you will receive an email containing your receipt. Notifications are sent once your first package has shipped from the company’s distribution center. Your box should arrive at your doorstep within five business days of your receiving this message.

What Makes Crate Club Unique?

While there are several subscription boxes that compete in the tactical and survival market, this outdoor subscription box is unique in that it is owned and operated by former US Special Ops personnel. This makes Crate Club a trusted authority in the world of outdoor survival and emergency preparedness. Plus, all the gear included in their boxes have been hand-tested by the owners.

What We Like

Spec Ops approved items

4 Subscription options

Free Shipping and Handling

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USA Made items

What Could Be Better

Gets expensive in high tiers

Not enough items in Standard box

Shipping slower than average

Pricing & What's Included

There are currently four subscription tiers offered by Crate Club box that vary considerably in pricing. The company offers three different subscription options which offer additional savings depending on how long you want your subscription to last.

The various subscription plans and their prices are listed below:

Standard

Monthly Cost: $34.99/mo

6-Month Cost: $26.99/mo

12-Month Cost: $23.99/mo

Pro

Monthly Cost: $59.99/mo

6-Month Cost: $53.99/mo

12-Month Cost: $47.91/mo

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Features "Pro Level" gear upgrades

Operator

Monthly Cost: $129.99/mo

6-Month Cost: $116.67/mo

12-Month Cost: $104.17/mo

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Features exclusive gear not found in "Pro" box

Premium

Quarterly Plan Cost: $400

Annual Plan Cost: $325 per quarter

Limited membership

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Exclusive military-grade equipment

Crate Club Reviews

Over the years, Crate Club has generated a loyal following thanks to their dedication to excellence, preference for American-made gear, and roots in the US Armed Forces. However, reviews online indicate that there is a healthy mix of negative and positive public opinion about the company.

With over 200,000 ‘Likes’ on their official Facebook page, you might assume that this subscription box company is universally adored. However, numerous customer testimonials and anecdotes indicate otherwise. For example, many of their social media followers have used the platform to express their displeasure with the company’s shipping times or product quality.

It is also worth noting that SOFREP Clubs, the company that owns the box brand, is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). While this is not a major red flag on its own, it doesn’t help that the only two company reviews on their BBB profile are overwhelmingly negative, citing delayed shipping times and their auto-renewal policy.

Nonetheless, this tactical subscription box still commands respect and loyalty of many. Other reviews online praise the company’s dedication to providing exclusive items not seen in stores, the diversity of box themes, and their unwavering support for the US Armed Forces.

Here's a comprehensive unboxing video review from Foxfire Amory:

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are common questions people ask about this tactical and survival subscription box company:

How Can I Contact Customer Service?

To contact the company’s customer support team, you can reach them via email here: support@crateclub.us. Their team works between 9 am and 5 pm EST responding to customer inquiries.

When Does It Ship?

All SOFREP Crates ship by the end of every month. However, most are sent out around the 20th. However, new subscribers will receive their first box within ten business days of their initial billing.

How Long Does It Usually Take To Receive My Box?

Most subscription boxes are sent out via DHL eCommerce, which partners with the USPS at the point of delivery. US subscribers can expect to receive their boxes between five and eight business days. However, international subscribers can expect to wait several additional business days before receiving their boxes.

What is the Refund Policy?

At present, the company does not offer refunds on their subscription boxes. However, damaged products can be replaced by contacting their customer support team.

How Can I Cancel My Subscription?

To cancel your subscription, log onto your account on the company website. From there, you will be given the option to make changes to your account, including turning off the auto-renewal option of the original term.

Company History

The Crate Club box is the intellectual property of SOFREP, which itself is a vertical of Hurricane Group, Inc. Founded in the United States in 2012 as Force 12 Media, the Hurricane Group is owned by former US Armed Forces veterans. Currently, the company is based in Incline Village, Nevada. They began shipping subscription boxes as early as 2016.

Key personnel within the company include Brandon Webb (SEAL Sniper Course Manager), Jack Murphy (75th Ranger Regiment), and Scott Witner (Marine Corps). Since incorporating in 2012, they have grown the company into one of the fastest-growing media franchises in the United States.